School Name
John Dewey High School
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We offer an innovative form of education that empowers students to make responsible decisions. Our school is comprised of five small learning communities. Our small learning communities allow teachers to work with students for enrichment, remediation, and social engagement. Students receive the individualized attention found in a small school within the setting of a comprehensive high school. Our small learning communities prepare students for a variety of career pathways and college-readiness programs in core subject areas including the arts, business, STEM, law, and heath professions.
Academicopportunities1
iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning
Academicopportunities2
Computer Science Institute, Medical & Health Professions, HOSA, Pre-Med, Academy of Finance (NAF), FIRST Robotics
Academicopportunities3
Pre-Engineering, Bilingual Chinese, Marine Science, Space Science Academy, HTML Web Design, Computer Graphic Design
Academicopportunities4
Fashion Design, Performing Arts & Dance, Photography, Computer Graphics & Visual Arts, Ceramics, SING, Theater, Musical Theater
Academicopportunities5
CTE program(s): Culinary Arts
Ell Programs
English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese
Language Classes
Mandarin, Spanish
Advancedplacement Courses
AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern
Primary Address Line 1
50 AVENUE X
Location
50 AVENUE X, BROOKLYN NY 11223(40.58807, -73.981925)
Phone Number
718-373-6400
School Email
chamilt7@schools.nyc.gov
Website
http://www.johndeweyhighschool.org/
Subway
D to Bay 50th St; F to Ave X; N to 86th St
Bus
B1, B4, B64, B82, X28, X38
Addtl Info1
College Trips; Extended Day Program; Extended Day Program (Credit Recovery); Health Center; Online Grading System; Saturday Programs; Student Parent Orientation; Summer Bridge Program; Summer Orientation; Weekend Programs
Extracurricular Activities
Anime, Arts, Asian-American, ASPIRA, Book Worms, Ceramics, Cheer, Dance, Enviro-Horticulture, Fashion, Foreign Languages, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Health Occupations, Hebrew, Hispanic Leadership Internships, Honor Society, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Marine Science, Math, Model Congress, Modeling, MOUSE Squad, Multicultural Club, Peer Mediation, Recycling Club, Robotics, Rock, Space Science, Student Organization/Leadership, Theater Development Fund, Theater & Performing Arts
Psal Sports Boys
Badminton, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Wrestling
Psal Sports Girls
Badminton, Basketball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Psal Sports Coed
Double Dutch
School Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Football, Intramural Sports, Soccer, Volleyball
Pct Stu Enough Variety
0.85
School Accessibility
Not Accessible
Prgdesc1
The Academy of Business Management and Culinary Arts focuses on preparing students with the technical skills they need to apply to future careers and everyday situations.We offer paid and unpaid internships, job shadowing, mentoring and partnerships through the National Academy of Finance and Careers through Culinary Programs.
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This program will strengthen their home language as they continue to improve their academic English skills. Social studies and science courses are taught using both Chinese and English, and students take Chinese as a Native Language courses in addition to their English as a New Language classes. Please Note this is a General Education Bilingual Program for ELL students.
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The STEM Academy provides students with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with opportunities to explore the disciplines of computer science, engineering, and robotics and to take AP and college level courses. Courses will prepare students for colleges, career paths, and more. With significant opportunities for hands-on learning, students will gain fluency with the design process. All applicants are interviewed; information available at STEM@johndeweyhighschool.org
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The Pre-Med Academy equips students with knowledge and competencies that allow them to excel in college pre-med and health professional programs. Students experience an immersive clinical internship, study anatomy, medical technology, medical ethics, and take AP and college-level courses. Students graduate with certifications in CPR, first aid, and others accredited by the American Red Cross. All applicants are interviewed; information available at premed@johndeweyhighschool.org
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This is an opportunity for students interested in law and exploring the struggle for justice and human rights. Program electives focus on the criminal justice system. Through our affiliation with the Justice Resource Center and Facing History & Ourselves, students visit criminal and juvenile court, work with lawyers and politicians, and participate in moot court, mock trial, and Model UN competitions. Students will also have the opportunity to apply to a variety of law related internships.
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Students will experience a unique journey in Visual, Theater, or Dance Arts. Students will be introduced to learning the basics of each field and advance by learning new techniques and skills in their focus area culminating in an Endorsed Diploma. Theater Arts students will participate in acting, scene study, and play writing. Dance will include traditional and modern dance, jazz, interpretive dance, and choreography. Visual Arts classes include studio art, ceramics, and photography.
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Punctuality
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Course Grades: Average
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Course Grades: Average (71-100)
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Course Grades: Average (78-100)
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Course Grades: Average
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Course Grades: Average
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Standardized Test Scores: Average
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Standardized Test Scores: Average (1.9-4.5)
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Standardized Test Scores: Average
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Standardized Test Scores: Average
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Demonstrated Interest
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Individual Interview (On-Site)
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Program1
The Academy for Business Management and Culinary Arts
Program2
Chinese Transitional Bilingual Educational Program
Program4
Pre-Med and Health Academy
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The Academy of Law and Justice
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The Academy of Fine and Performing Arts
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John Dewey ACES Program
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John Dewey High School D75 Inclusion Program
Interest2
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
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Health Professions
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Law & Government
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Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
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Screened: Language
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D75 Special Education Inclusive Services
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8
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2
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Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
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Then to New York City residents
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Then to New York City residents
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Then to New York City residents
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Then to New York City residents
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Then to New York City residents
Eligibility2
Open only to students whose home language is Chinese
Eligibility7
Open to students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program. If you are not currently an ACES student and are interested in the program, please contact acesprograms@schools.nyc.gov
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Open to students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services. If you are not currently in or recommended for these services, please contact D75info@schools.nyc.gov
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